Image, Source: digital file from T01 duplicate negative
The photograph has been published and created in December 1935 by Evan's Walker from Selma Alabama. Yet that this is just a black and white photo but one that reveal alot of information in 1935.
This sidewalk scene is obviously outdoors in the streets of Selma. Seems to be a photo taken during the day where sun was a value of the day. It shows some black folk near a store. Numbering from 6 through 10 people. As the photo was taken during alot of motion. As every person is wearing suits for a special event/show it seems. What catches my eye is the parked car. In the present you would find this car to be an uncommon one. A few strays are shown here to show the lifestyle in the Great Depression. The photograph has been taken infront of a ticket store or possibly a suit store in the urban streets.
The photo has a light tone to it as the main part of the scene is shown in the bright sunlight. In a emotional situation the tone is ordinary from the gestures of these men. A photo shoot off a normal day in Selma, Alabama.
Two questions I would ask to the photograph is what store was the photo taken. As you see it can differ from a store selling suits or a ticket store. The photo shows suits hanging from the outdoor walls and African American men wearing them as well. On the other hand posters are posted on tickets for certain shows. One show you can point out from the posters is a "Big Tent Show."
Image # 2
Image, Source: digital file from intermediary roll film
The photograph is created and published in May 1941 at Eutaw, Alabama. Photographer Jack Delano takes this picture showing religious views in the 1940s.
The sign could be placed outside of a church or possibly a simple billboard. Looking from the trees and sky it could be a breazey day.
From the backround it seems to be a rural area during the Great Depression. This picture isn't with people as it just shows the sign of their worshipper, Jesus Christ and their idolizations. The fact that its a black and white photo some things cannot be revealed with just the shading and no color. Bold lettering catches Delano's audience from "Jesus Christ, The Light of the World." Structures are shown near this sign such as the white fence. The looks of it are titled and staggered so it may have been torn or tipped over. My assumption would be that the area is not too civilized. I may ask the photographer what were people like Eutaw, Alabama on who was responsible for the idolizing of Jesus Christ. Also I would ask what actions were taken here for this sign to be put up.
Image # 3
Image, Source: digital file from intermediary roll film
This photograph was taken and created in May 1941 by Jack Delano once again at Greensburo Alabama. The picture shows the main street of Greensburo. You can see that the town back then was a different one from present day uban streets.
Outdoors in the mainstreet where stores and conveinient stores layed. Authentic cars stood parked near as the streets of New York were. Yet there isn't much people like in Manhatten. There are few people browsing and walking to their destinations. From my eye I can see black men probably in their late 30s and early 40s browsing through the streets. With their overalls it and hats it would be common in the sights of Alabama. The Coca Cola sign catches my eye right away as you can see that few brands were popular as they are still today. Two questions I would ask Delano is the background of shopping during the Great Depression. How would these stores be busy during the Great Depression?
Part B
Image # 1
This photo has its properties. The Gem theatre was one of the colored theatres in Waco, Texas. Russel Lee happened to take this picture for the future probably. For all of the present to see how back then colored theatres were new to the outdoor cities and streets. As there is no people but just a sign the picture show the first steps of colored theatres.
What catches my eye first is the font they use and the strange architecture used to create this sign. It seemed very different from signs now. The fading steps in the back support really pops out and so does the lettering. Even just the plain coca cola bottle on top just to show their advertisement is nothing like you see in today's world. Walking in this street would make me pull inside for a quick peek, maybe longer. A bright tone to the sign gives people a real intrest for this entertainment.
I may ask the photographer that if there was many viewers in these theatres. How were these movies different from regular black and white theatres?
Image # 1
The photograph has been published and created in December 1935 by Evan's Walker from Selma Alabama. Yet that this is just a black and white photo but one that reveal alot of information in 1935.
This sidewalk scene is obviously outdoors in the streets of Selma. Seems to be a photo taken during the day where sun was a value of the day. It shows some black folk near a store. Numbering from 6 through 10 people. As the photo was taken during alot of motion. As every person is wearing suits for a special event/show it seems. What catches my eye is the parked car. In the present you would find this car to be an uncommon one. A few strays are shown here to show the lifestyle in the Great Depression. The photograph has been taken infront of a ticket store or possibly a suit store in the urban streets.
The photo has a light tone to it as the main part of the scene is shown in the bright sunlight. In a emotional situation the tone is ordinary from the gestures of these men. A photo shoot off a normal day in Selma, Alabama.
Two questions I would ask to the photograph is what store was the photo taken. As you see it can differ from a store selling suits or a ticket store. The photo shows suits hanging from the outdoor walls and African American men wearing them as well. On the other hand posters are posted on tickets for certain shows. One show you can point out from the posters is a "Big Tent Show."
Image # 2
The photograph is created and published in May 1941 at Eutaw, Alabama. Photographer Jack Delano takes this picture showing religious views in the 1940s.
The sign could be placed outside of a church or possibly a simple billboard. Looking from the trees and sky it could be a breazey day.
From the backround it seems to be a rural area during the Great Depression. This picture isn't with people as it just shows the sign of their worshipper, Jesus Christ and their idolizations. The fact that its a black and white photo some things cannot be revealed with just the shading and no color. Bold lettering catches Delano's audience from "Jesus Christ, The Light of the World." Structures are shown near this sign such as the white fence. The looks of it are titled and staggered so it may have been torn or tipped over. My assumption would be that the area is not too civilized. I may ask the photographer what were people like Eutaw, Alabama on who was responsible for the idolizing of Jesus Christ. Also I would ask what actions were taken here for this sign to be put up.
Image # 3
This photograph was taken and created in May 1941 by Jack Delano once again at Greensburo Alabama. The picture shows the main street of Greensburo. You can see that the town back then was a different one from present day uban streets.
Outdoors in the mainstreet where stores and conveinient stores layed. Authentic cars stood parked near as the streets of New York were. Yet there isn't much people like in Manhatten. There are few people browsing and walking to their destinations. From my eye I can see black men probably in their late 30s and early 40s browsing through the streets. With their overalls it and hats it would be common in the sights of Alabama. The Coca Cola sign catches my eye right away as you can see that few brands were popular as they are still today. Two questions I would ask Delano is the background of shopping during the Great Depression. How would these stores be busy during the Great Depression?
Part B
Image # 1
This photo has its properties. The Gem theatre was one of the colored theatres in Waco, Texas. Russel Lee happened to take this picture for the future probably. For all of the present to see how back then colored theatres were new to the outdoor cities and streets. As there is no people but just a sign the picture show the first steps of colored theatres.
What catches my eye first is the font they use and the strange architecture used to create this sign. It seemed very different from signs now. The fading steps in the back support really pops out and so does the lettering. Even just the plain coca cola bottle on top just to show their advertisement is nothing like you see in today's world. Walking in this street would make me pull inside for a quick peek, maybe longer. A bright tone to the sign gives people a real intrest for this entertainment.
I may ask the photographer that if there was many viewers in these theatres. How were these movies different from regular black and white theatres?